CAMHS Therapist

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits incl. gym membership

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship for professional quals

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dedicated CAMHS Therapist for a mental health service in Witham, UK. The role involves delivering evidence-based therapies to children and families, leading family-focused sessions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary CAMHS team to tailor care plans.

The successful candidate will assess family dynamics, provide psychoeducation, and support resilience during inpatient admission.

Qualifications

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and their families to support positive mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Lead family-focused therapy sessions to enhance relationships and improve communication.
• Collaborate with the CAMHS multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop tailored treatment plans, and review progress.
• Assess family relationships and environmental influences to identify factors impacting a young person’s wellbeing.
• Provide psychoeducation and emotional support to families during inpatient admission.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and families.
• Lead family-focused therapy sessions to enhance relationships and communication.
• Work with the CAMHS team to assess needs and develop treatment plans.
• Conduct assessments of family relationships and environmental factors.
• Provide practical advice and support to families to develop coping strategies during inpatient care.

Skills

Family therapy

Psychoeducation

Assessment & care planning

Partnership work

Communication skills

Job description

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated CAMHS Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Witham area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is an exceptional mental health service which providing high standards of treatment for a various range of mental health difficulties

As the CAMHS Therapist your key duties include:

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and their families to support positive mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Lead family-focused therapy sessions aimed at enhancing relationships, improving communication, and addressing interpersonal difficulties within the family unit
• Work in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary CAMHS team to assess needs, develop tailored treatment plans, and review progress throughout care
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of family relationships and environmental influences to identify factors impacting a young person's psychological wellbeing
• Provide practical advice, psychoeducation, and emotional support to families, helping them develop effective coping strategies and build resilience during the young person's inpatient admission

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Comprehensive knowledge of family systems theory, supported by expertise in evidence-based counselling and therapeutic interventions
• Demonstrated success in providing therapeutic support to children, young people, and families across clinical, community, or social care settings
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships and engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Experience working collaboratively with professionals from a range of disciplines, contributing to coordinated, person-centred mental health and wellbeing services
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, combined with emotional resilience and a commitment to continuous professional learning, enabling responsive, high-quality support that reflects current best practice in family therapy

The successful CAMHS Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £40,000 - £42,000 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Refer a friend bonus

Reference ID: 7373-JC